Central High School vs Hartley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
892 students
Hartley Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Central High School Macon, Georgia | Hartley Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 431 | #1096 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13903 of 16,910 | #44526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 892 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 892 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 20.5).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 75.8%).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than Hartley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and Hartley Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 892. Hartley Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Hartley Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Central High School is 268th of 431 and Hartley Elementary School is 1096th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).